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This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Webinar Series turns one, thanks for a great year!

Join us for our next Reserve Webinar:

May 6, 2026 (Wednesday)
1100 – 1200 HST
Panelists: Sasha & Joni – LEC 43 Reserve Committee Co-Chairs

REGISTER HERE >>>

Stay up-to-date about the current state of Reserve operations.

Learn about Contract provisions that affect Reserve Flight Attendants.

Get answers to your Reserve-related questions!

This Reserve Webinar brings us full circle to complete one year of being able to connect AFA Hawaiian members with Union Leadership.

There was no shortage of operational changes and challenges since the first Reserve Webinar on May 7, 2025. The abrupt changes since our last Reserve Webinar (in March) added to that list.

Reserve Flight Attendants minimize operational disruptions, cover for us when we can’t make it to work, and complete staffing complements to reduce the strain on working crew during non-normal operations.

MAHALO FOR SHOWING UP!!

We are grateful for the opportunity to meet everyone in flight, during lounge sits, and by way of these Webinars. We look forward to future Webinars and the opportunity to answer more of your questions.

In Solidarity,
LEC 43 Communications Committee

REGISTER HERE >>>

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States—a time to celebrate the vibrant stories, achievements, and enduring impact of these communities. Their cultures, traditions, and innovations have enriched every facet of American life, from art and science to activism and public service. What started in 1978 as a weeklong observance grew to a month-long celebration by 1990 and, since 1992, has been officially celebrated in May. The month was chosen for its significance: May 7 marks the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in 1843, and May 10 commemorates the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, a landmark made possible by Chinese immigrant labor. This is not just a look back, but an opportunity to recognize and uplift the diverse voices shaping our shared future.

Explore The Rich Heritage Of Asian American And Pacific Islander Contributions

Want to learn more? This is a great time to celebrate and support the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities around you. Learn about trailblazers, honor those who often go unrecognized, and find new ways to show your support. Check out these resources to get started:

Join In The Celebration With An Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month AFA Pin

In 2021, the AFA Executive Board established May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and introduced a commemorative pin for AFA Members to wear throughout the Month as a visible symbol of pride and unity. Wearing it is a simple but meaningful way to show support, start conversations, and honor AAPI individuals, both past and present.

Want to know more about the story behind the pin? Reach out to your Local Human Rights & Equity Committee. If you’d like a pin, look for updates from your Local Council or contact your LEC Officers to learn how to get one. Let’s celebrate, learn, and honor the heritage and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities together.

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Voting for LEC 43 election will be opening on May 5th. This is a reminder that the LEC 43 Communications Committee will be hosting a Candidates Forum on May 4 at 12PM HT.

This forum will be held on Zoom in a webinar format and is a chance to hear directly from the candidates. You can submit questions in advance for candidates to respond to during the forum, and if time permits, we will also take a limited number of live questions during the event. Each candidate will be given time to speak and share their perspectives.

If you’ve been wanting to learn more before casting your vote, this is a great opportunity to tune in.

Please remember to use your personal email that is on file with the union to register. Only members in good standing will be allowed to join and vote. If you need to check your stand please check AFA Membership Hub. There you can pay any outstanding dues as well as update your contact information.

Questions may be submitted during registration. To keep the forum fair and balanced, please submit questions related to the role of the office. All questions will be presented to every candidate running for that position and not directed at any specific individual.

We hope you’ll join us and be part of the conversation.

In Solidarity,
LEC 43 Communications Committee

REGISTER HERE >>>

In This Edition:

  • Council 39 Elections Update
  • Local Committee Updates
  • Uniform Compliance
  • Subscribe To Mobile
  • Protect Yourself From Potential Discipline: Social Media

Council 39 Elections Update

Nominations are closed for Council 39 LEC Officer elections and ballots will be mailed in the coming weeks. Please make sure to keep an eye on your mailbox for your ballot, and let Bethany know if you don’t receive it or need help getting a new activation code.

Local Committee Updates

We are pleased to announce that Marci Ashcraft will be transitioning from her current role as a member of the Council 39 Reserve Committee to become a member of our local Government Affairs Committee. We thank Marci for her work in support of Portland’s reserve Flight Attendants.

We are also pleased to announce Ahnawake Kriese as our Council 39 Membership Engagement Chairperson.

Ahnawake was the Council 39 Mobilization Committee Chairperson during our last round of negotiations and is excited to serve in this new role. The Membership Engagement Committee is dedicated to building strong connections with Flight Attendants, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued in our Union from their first day and throughout their careers. The committee’s mission is to empower every Member by keeping them informed, engaged and actively involved. They aim to inspire Flight Attendants to take an active role in shaping their experience as AFA Members and prepare them for additional responsibilities within our Union. Membership Engagement is the symbolic sister to Communications. Together, they strive to keep Flight Attendants informed on Union business and the resources available to support them as they move through their careers.

Ahnawake will celebrate her 30th anniversary as an Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant this summer, having spent the majority of that time in Portland. She is married to Portland-based Captain Steve Kriese. They live in Lake Oswego with a geriatric yellow lab named Cooper.

Click here to learn more about the role our Membership Engagement Committee plays in supporting Alaska-Hawaiian Flight Attendants. If you’re interested in joining our local Membership Engagement Committee, please reach out to Ahnawake directly.

Uniform Compliance

It has been brought to AFA’s attention that Inflight supervisors have been given daily quotas to meet regarding uniform compliance checks. In order to avoid records of discussion and possible progressive steps of discipline, please make sure you’re adhering to the Uniform Policy Guide (SSO required) every time you come to work. This includes wearing a oneworld pin in an approved location on your uniform or a company-provided oneworld lanyard.

Subscribe To Mobile

Mobile notifications via text message are a great way to stay up-to-date on important information and reminders from AFA. Currently, only about 20% of Council 39’s email list is signed up to also receive text notifications. Click here to sign up for text messages to your personal mobile device and stay informed on timely and relevant updates!

Protect Yourself From Potential Discipline: Social Media

As mentioned in last month’s update, it is important for all Flight Attendants to be vigilant and discerning about what they post, share or say on the Internet. Management has a record of disciplining for posts made in Flight Attendant-run social media groups such as Galley Tea, Patriots With Wings and others, as well as Flight Attendants’ personal pages. In fact, an arbitrator upheld discipline in one case even though there was very little evidence on the Flight Attendant’s page to identify them as an Alaska Airlines employee.

No matter how private, anonymous, secret or secure an online space feels, everything has the possibility of being traced back to you. Click here to read more about what you can do to avoid progressive steps of discipline and, as always, make sure to contact our local AFA EAP Professional Standards team whenever you feel it’s necessary.

In Solidarity,

Steve, Krystle and Bethany

Nominations have closed for SEA Local Elections and voting notices will be mailed today to all Council 19 members. To view the names of candidates and those who have submitted the Commitment to Serve form, visit the AFA-CWA Elections page.

List of SEA Candidates

Election Schedule

  • April 28: Voting Notices mailed
  • May 1: Polls open at 9am PT
  • May 15: Polls close at 12pm PT

Voting notices will be mailed with an activation code and voting instructions. While all active members will receive a ballot, you must be in good-standing in order to vote, which means you must not have a delinquent dues balance or you must have a payment plan with AFA Membership Services to pay your delinquent balance. Log into your AFA Membership Hub account to check your status and standing and other important dues information.

AFA Membership Hub

Get Out the Vote

The local Officers of each council are directly elected by the members of that council. Historically, voter turnout for local elections as a Union has been significantly lower than other ballot measures like contract and strike votes. For SEA, the voter turnout in our council elections has averaged 34.83% since 2017, whereas our 2024 Strike Vote and two recent TA votes have been over 90% turnout. It is just as important for members to participate in their local council elections in order to choose who will represent them in local issues with management, as well as directing policy at the MEC and International levels that are in the best interest of their membership. Voting and being engaged in this process is not only a responsibility that each member should take seriously, it is vital for the health of our Union that members are active participants in shaping their leadership and holding their leaders accountable. We hope that each of you will take the time to consider each candidate and vote. Encourage all your crew members to vote and let’s turn out like we did during our contract fight!

LEC Officer Roles and Responsibilities
Historical Local Election Voter Turnout

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Since the merging of the AFA MEC leadership in March of 2025, and the merging of many of the MEC Committees, the MEC Grievance Committees for both pre-merger Hawaiian and pre-merger Alaska continue to work separately under our separate Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We will continue to work separately until we reach a Joint Tentative Agreement, and the agreement is ratified by the entire membership. In the meantime, Hawaiian’s pre-merger grievance committee continues to work on behalf of the Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants supporting the local work done by the LEC Grievance Committees in pre-merger Hawaiian Local Councils in Honolulu, Los Angeles and Seattle.

In Solidarity,
Joni Kashiwai
Pre-Merger Hawaiian MEC Grievance Chair
joni.kashiwai@afahawaiian.org

System Board Grievances

YearGrievances FiledSystem Board
2025157 (4 Terminations)
202621

46-99-2-2-2-26 Moving Language Violation

  • MEC grievance filed for the violation of the flat rate option in Section 5.B.2.
  • The violation stems from HA’s requirements to substantiate an actual move to receive the flat rate option for the recent transfers to the Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Seattle domicile.
  • These additional requirements are not outlined in the Section 5 language or in the Hawaiian Flight Attendants SEA Domicile LOA.
  • The initial grievance was heard on March 13.
  • Management denied the grievance on March 19.
  • The grievance was elevated to the System Board on April 8.
  • Next steps will be to try to work out a settlement in the upcoming grievance mediation and/or to schedule the grievance for arbitration.

Grievance Mediation

  • Grievance mediation is scheduled for May 21, 2026, in Honolulu, HI with the assistance of National Mediation Board (NMB) Mediator Michael Kelliher participating virtually.

Grievance Screening

  • Grievance screening is tentatively scheduled for May 22, 2026.

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

April 2026 Committee Report

Aloha Council 47 Members

Below is our monthly newsletter highlighting updates from your committees along with important reminders for the month. Mahalo to all of our committee members and chairs for the continued work you do on behalf of the membership.

📣Call for Local Volunteers📣

As a reminder, Council 47 is currently looking for chairs and committee members as we expand our representation across both LAX and SEA. Mahalo to those who have already submitted a Willingness to Serve.

Open Positions:

Interested members should submit a Willingness to Serve form. On the form you will have the opportunity to schedule an optional interview with the Council 47 Officers.

Term: Through December 31, 2028

Application Timeline:

  • Now–May 1: Applications open
  • May 4–8: Optional interviews
  • May 10: Selections announced

Review position details before applying, and reach out to your Officers with any questions.

Mahalo,

Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org

EAP Committee

EAP Chair: Milo.Penarubia@afahawaiian.org

Critical Incident Response Program

The EAP Committee would like to share that Milo Penarubia, EAP Local Chair, will be presenting a Crisis Prevention course as part of CIRP training on May 19. This training is an important step in strengthening our ability to support one another during critical incidents.

CIRP provides support after difficult or traumatic events on the job, such as medical emergencies, onboard incidents, or other situations that can have a lasting impact. Specially trained Flight Attendants serve as peer responders, offering a space to talk through the experience, process what happened, and connect you with additional resources if needed.

EAP Representation in LAX and SEA

As many of our Flight Attendants transition to the Seattle base, we want to remind you that EAP support remains available to you regardless of domicile. Our EAP Reps will continue to be a resource for all Flight Attendants, and we encourage you to reach out whenever support is needed. Please click this link to see your EAP’s contact information or email Milo directly.

Grievance Committee

Grievance Chair: Melissa.Teshima@afahawaiian.org

Changing RSA Requests (Prior to Open Time Freeze)

  • Section 8.J. describes Reserve Self-Assignment (RSA) Bidding for Next Day Departure
    • “Open trips will be frozen at 1330 LDT (local domicile time)…”
  • If you make any changes and/or delete requests prior to 1330 LDT the day prior to a Reserve day, it is highly recommended to contact Crew Scheduling to confirm your updated request changes/deletions have been received on their end.

Assignment of Remaining Open Time

  • Section 8.N. describes the Assignment of All Remaining Uncovered Non-LQ Groupings prior to creating the standby list and prior to publishing the Daily Flight Schedule.

Published Schedule

  • Section 3.T. describes when a schedule is considered published:
    • “The schedule of a Reserve FA shall be considered published at the time the Daily Flight Schedule is printed… no later than 1600 HST of the day preceding the day in which the schedule is to be flown…”

Calling Out Sick Prior to a Reserve Day

  • If calling out sick the day prior to a Reserve day of Availability, be sure to check your schedule and the Daily Flight Schedule after it has been published to confirm if you have been assigned a pairing or placed in a RAP/bucket.
  • Depending on when you call out, this will determine how many sick leave hours are deducted from your bank.

Pay and Credit While on Sick Leave

  • Section 19.E.2. describes Pay and Credit for Flight Attendants:
    • When a Reserve Flight Attendant is printed on the Daily Flight Schedule and is on sick leave, they shall be paid and credited for what they would have normally earned.
    • If not printed, they shall be paid and credited 4.25 hours per workday.
    • Sick leave will be charged accordingly.

Inflight Service Committee

Service Chair: Gary.Manoi@afahawaiian.org

The Service Committee continues to participate in monthly service meetings with management, focusing on ongoing improvements to inflight procedures and service delivery, as well as addressing feedback we are hearing from the line.

Following April 22, both B2B and Status Recognition are now active. As these roll out, we encourage you to stay engaged and continue sharing your experiences, as your feedback helps guide ongoing discussions and improvements.

Air Safety, Health and Security

Safety Chair: Kahea.Alvarez@afahawaiian.org

The Safety Committee would like to share a few important reminders and updates as we continue to focus on safety and consistency on the line.

We want to reinforce awareness around fume events and the importance of clear, detailed communication. If you encounter any unusual or unpleasant odors coming from the air supply system, notify the pilots and be prepared to provide the “4 S’s”: Source, Smell, Site, and Symptoms. This includes identifying where it’s coming from, the type and intensity of the smell, where it is located in the cabin, and whether anyone is experiencing symptoms or requires medical attention. If the flight deck does not escalate the report, be sure to inform the agent so SOC can be notified.

For the month of April, the company’s safety focus has been on the proper completion of preflight Emergency Equipment (EE) checks. While many of us are familiar with these procedures, we have seen a trend of relying on memory rather than referencing the FAM/IFM. We encourage you to take the time to reference your materials to ensure no revisions have been missed. All Flight Attendants must complete and initial their EE checks prior to boarding. If the aircraft is left unattended at any time, those checks must be repeated upon return, with completion documented accordingly. Any discrepancies should be reported so they can be addressed prior to departure.

In our ongoing discussions with management, we have also raised operational concerns and areas for improvement. The use of 2L as the primary boarding door is currently under review, as the existing procedure has created inefficiencies and led to inconsistent application onboard. Additionally, we have advocated for more comprehensive fume event and CRM training across departments, with a focus on better understanding sources, symptoms, health risks, and standardized procedures.

As always, your awareness and reporting play a critical role in maintaining a safe operation. Please continue to speak up and document any concerns you encounter on the line.

Government Affairs

Government Affairs Chair: bruni.agosto-pinal@afahawaiian.org

Voting & Legislation Updates

As we head into election season, it’s important to stay informed and engaged on issues that directly impact our workgroup and our profession. Key primary dates are approaching quickly, so be sure you’re registered and prepared to vote.

  • California Primary: June 2
    ​Registration Deadline: May 18
  • Washington Primary: August 4
    ​Registration Deadline: July 27

The AFA-CWA Votes website is a great starting point for election resources, key issues, and what’s at stake for Flight Attendants this cycle. In addition, AFA and other transportation unions are continuing to advocate in Washington, including efforts to expand overtime tax deductions and support legislation like the ALERT Act, which focuses on aviation safety and fatigue.

If you’re looking to dig deeper, labor endorsements are available through the Communications Workers of America District 9 and the California Labor Federation, with updates from the Washington State Labor Council expected soon. You can also review the CWA Scorecard to see how elected officials have voted on key labor issues.

There are also opportunities to get involved. Phone banking and volunteer efforts are underway to support labor-friendly candidates, including Mary Peltola and Kaela Berg.

Recently, Flight Attendants, including our GA Chair, Bruni Agosto-Pinal, took action in Anchorage to oppose the SAVE Act, legislation that could have made it more difficult for many to register and vote. Advocacy like this continues to be a key part of protecting our rights.

Human Rights and Equity

Human Rights Chair: bruni.agosto-pinal@afahawaiian.org

May brings several important opportunities to recognize and celebrate the diversity of our communities while also raising awareness around key issues. Throughout the month, we recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Mobility Awareness Month.

Key dates this month include:

  • May 5 National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls Day and Children’s Day (KR)
  • May 10 Mother’s Day
  • May 16 Veterans: Armed Forces Day
  • May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
  • May 21 Global Accessibility Awareness Day
  • May 27 Eid al-Adha

For additional resources, check out the “Hour of Power” podcast and the latest HRE newsletter from the Communications Workers of America and AFA-CWA.

Looking ahead, the CWA Human Rights Conference will take place August 16–19 in Atlanta. This is a great opportunity to engage more deeply in human rights work, though attendance would be at personal expense.

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

The ballot for our upcoming LEC 43 election has been finalized, and voting will be opening on May 5th. The LEC 43 Communications Committee will be hosting a Candidates Forum on May 4.

This forum will be held on Zoom in a webinar format and is a chance to hear directly from the candidates. You can submit questions in advance for candidates to respond to during the forum, and if time permits, we will also take a limited number of live questions during the event. Each candidate will be given time to speak and share their perspectives.

If you’ve been wanting to learn more before casting your vote, this is a great opportunity to tune in.

Please remember to use your personal email that is on file with the union to register. Questions may be submitted during registration. To keep the forum fair and balanced, please submit questions related to the role of the office. All questions will be presented to every candidate running for that position and not directed at any specific individual.

We hope you’ll join us and be part of the conversation.

In Solidarity,
LEC 43 Communications Committee

REGISTER HERE >>>

This message is for pre-merger Seattle Based Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Addressing the New 787 Alaska Branded Service

  • New Alaska 787-9 Domestic and International services are now live out of SEA
  • Domestic service mirrors current Alaska 737 West Coast/Hawaii service
  • International service has not been formally agreed to by AFA under Section 29.I.4.
    • Some elements were introduced without full real-world operational testing
    • First month of SEA/FCO flying will be treated as an evaluation period
  • You are still expected to follow procedures and deliver service as written
  • Consistency helps identify issues and support advocacy
  • Your feedback is critical:
  • Additional survey coming soon

Aloha SEA Flight Attendants,

As we begin the services that were presented at Immersion Training, we understand that many of you are experiencing a wide range of emotions. There has been a significant amount of information coming out, and we want to take a moment to address an important topic we have been actively working on regarding the Alaska Branded 787-9 services.

Over the past six months, your AFA Inflight Service Committee has been engaged with the company in the development of both the AS 787-9 Domestic & International service. Beginning April 25th, HNL/SEA routes will transition to the AS 787-9 Domestic service and SEA/ICN routes will transition to the AS 787-9 International service. This will be followed by the AS 787-9 International service launches of SEA/FCO (April 28th) and SEA/LHR (May 21st).

AS 787-9 Domestic Service

This domestic service is a “copy and paste” of what is currently offered on the Alaska West Coast/Hawaii flights on their 737s. AFA requested a full inflight test of this service, however management was unable to accommodate due to logistics, resources, and guest expectations. We plan to closely monitor the launch of this service and will be recommending changes based on FA feedback. With the intent of maintaining clear brand identity lines, AFA advocated that the AS 787-9 Domestic service closely mirrored the brand expectations on the 737 today.

AS 787-9 International Service

It is important for you to know that the AS 787-9 International service that was introduced during Seattle Immersion Training, and ultimately rolled out, has not been formally agreed to by AFA. Under the Hawaiian Contract [Section 29.I.4.], AFA must agree to any service implemented on the 787-9.

Four (4) Alaska Branded International test flights were operated with concentrated focus on the business class cabin. We repeatedly reminded management that agreements being established in the business class cabin were contingent that no additions would be made to the already challenging main cabin service model practiced today on HA branded SEA/ICN. Following those four (4) test flights, management moved forward with new products and services that had not been tested in actual operations.  This places us in a position where we now need to get an accurate assessment and get your feedback on service timing, safety considerations, flight attendant workload, and efficiencies in order to determine next steps.

Given these circumstances, we will treat the first month of SEA/FCO implementation as an evaluation period. This approach preserves our ability to formally object if necessary. During this time, we will be actively collecting your feedback and experiences and bringing that directly to the company to advocate for adjustments and improvements.

It is important to note that the operation does not stop. While the service has not been agreed to by AFA, we recognize that flying is underway. Flight Attendants are still expected to perform their duties and deliver the service as written, while we continue to advocate on your behalf.

As we move through this period, following written procedures will be important in helping us capture an accurate picture of the operation. We understand the instinct to “make things work,” but doing so can impact our ability to accurately assess the service and advocate effectively. Consistency in following the service as written ensures we are documenting the true operation and identifying where changes are needed.

Your feedback will be essential in this process. Please follow these steps to document your experiences through the proper channels:

  1. Intelex – for service flow challenges and operational concerns
  2. Catering Reports – submit through B2B. Select your corresponding flight, scroll to the bottom of the page and enter feedback through the “Catering & Service Feedback” tab. If your flight is no longer available in B2B, please submit an Intelex report
  3. AFA Reporting – all Intelex and B2B submissions are forwarded to your AFA Inflight Service Committee. If you would like to reach the ISC directly, please email 787.feedback@afahawaiian.org.

The Inflight Service Committee will also be providing an online survey at a later time and encourage you to participate, especially if you identify changes you would like to see.

    Mahalo for your continued engagement and professionalism as we navigate this together.

    In solidarity,

    Council 47 Leadership and AFA Inflight Service Committee
    47@afahawaiian.org
    787.feedback@afahawaiian.org

    This message is for pre-merger Seattle Based Hawaiian Flight Attendants

    Alaska Brand Resources: A Message From Your AFA Inflight Service Committee

    Aloha SEA Base Flight Attendants,

    It was so great to connect with you all at Immersion Training. For those who have yet to attend in May, your AFA Inflight Service Committee will once again be present to advocate for you. An overwhelming amount of service information was shared, we wanted to reach out to bring some pertinent information back into focus.

    Alaska Brand Resources: Where You Can Find Them

    Onboard Service Flow

    Onboard Service Flow

    The following service presentations that were shared at Global Immersion are available to you:

    • 787 AS International BC Service
    • 787 AS International YC Service
    • 787 AS Domestic Service

    Resources are available on Sharepoint under the Catering & Service tab or available offline on your IMD: Content > All Files > In-Flight > 5. Onboard Service > 6. AS: 787 Service

    Menu Guides

    Onboard Service Flow

    The following service presentations that were shared at Global Immersion are available to you:

    • 787 AS International BC Service
    • 787 AS International YC Service
    • 787 AS Domestic Service

    Resources are available on Sharepoint under the Catering & Service tab or available offline on your IMD: Content > All Files > In-Flight > 5. Onboard Service > 6. AS: 787 Service

    Menu Guides

    Resources are available offline on your IMD: Content > All Files > In-Flight > 5. Onboard Service > 7. Other > Menu Guide (as of April 25)

    Galley Diagrams

    • 787 SEA-HNL Galley Diagram
    • 787 SEA-INTL Galley Diagram

    Resources are available offline on your IMD: Content > All Files > In-Flight > 5. Onboard Service > 6. AS: 787 Service

    Announcements

    Resources are available offline on your IMD: Content > All Files > In-Flight > 4. Announcements > select language > select AS: North America or AS: International

    In-Flight Planning Communication

    Key communications regarding SEA base flights and pertinent service changes have been added to your IMD for offline viewing.

    Resources are available on your IMD: Content > All Files > In-Flight > 5. Onboard Service > 0. Latest Updates > select the following updates

    • 26-035 Key Changes Happening at PSS
    • 26-036 787 Alaska-Branded Service
    • 26-037 Crew Meal Program

    We hope you find this map of resources to be valuable. Your AFA Inflight Service Committee will be observing and operating multiple AS-branded flights this week alongside you. We are present to offer support and will continue to advocate for you in the most effective manner possible.

    In solidarity,

    AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons,
    Bianca McKee, Master Executive Council – Hawaiian Brand
    Thalia Adachi, Hawaiian Airlines Council 43, Honolulu
    Gary Manoi, Hawaiian Airlines Council 47, Los Angeles
    787.feedback@afahawaiian.org

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